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SOFT SERVE® Gold

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

'FARROWCGMS'

PP#30,665

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Trio of compact pyramidal Soft Serve Gold Chamaecyparis in fall garden Close up of bright golden fern like foliage of Soft Serve Gold Chamaecyparis Dwarf Soft Serve Gold false cypress in landscape YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Colorful evergreen
  • Useful habit
  • Deer resistant
Description

A gold version of the best seller. Soft Serve® Sawara cypress has long been popular as an easy-care alternative to dwarf Alberta spruce, and we’re pleased to offer this showier version in cheery gold. It shares the same attractive pyramidal habit and easy-going care. Hardy and resistant to burning from sun and wind.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 10'
Width
6 - 10'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained (but not dry) soil.

Pruning

Little needed; prune in early summer if desired.

Uses

Shrub borders, hedges, specimen, perennial borders and containers.

Growing Tips

Shear two to three times in production to develop body and habit.

  • Tag: Soft Serve® Gold Chamaecyparis
  • Benchcard: Soft Serve® Gold Chamaecyparis benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Soft Serve® Gold Chamaecyparis grower sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Soft Serve® Chamaecyparis spec sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week September 3, 2020

    • Features: Foliage interest, Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun,

    Features: Foliage interest, Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun,